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12, 2009

President Serzh Sargsyan received Celeste Wallander, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense

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Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received Celeste Wallander, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Welcoming the guest, the President of Armenia said, “Relations between Armenia and the United States have traditionally been warm and friendly, and we are keenly interested in deepening them even further. Armenia is greatly appreciative of the assistance provided to us by the government of the United States from day one of our independence. We also highly value the US efforts aimed at the establishment of peace and security in our region and settlement of the existing problems.”

The representative of the US Defense Department said that during her visit she intends to learn more about Armenia’s priorities in the area of defense. Noting, that her country highly praises Armenia’s participation in a number peacekeeping operations she said that she had already visited the peacekeeping brigade of the Republic of Armenia and was impressed by the capabilities of the Armenian troops.

President Sargsyan stressed the importance of Armenia’s participation in the international peacekeeping operations and said that Armenia can and must have her input in the strengthening of international security.

The President of Armenia and the representative of the US Defense Department underscored the efficiency of the two countries’ cooperation in the defense area and implemented programs and noted that Armenia has been fully utilizing the existing opportunities. President Sargsyan said that being the Minister of Defense of Armenia for several years, he had participated in the shaping of this cooperation and believes that there is a great potential for its further expansion and deepening.

The parties exchanged also views on the regional issues and current developments.

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